MS - Englilsh - Communicative - Set - 1 1 1,1 1 2,1 1 3

MARKING SCHEME : ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE
QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1
SECTION - A (READING) 20 MARKS
Note: Section - A tests a candidate’s ability to read and understand only, therefore,
no deductions are to be made for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation.
Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly understood.
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the
students and their ability to infer and evaluate the given information.
1. MILKHA SINGH MARKS – 8
Objective: To identify the main points of a text
Marking: 8 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer

(Attempt ANY EIGHT)
Answers:
i. very excited as he was fulfilling his dream to wear a blazer with INDIA
written on it
ii. only one / only Mary Lila Rao
iii. bright lights / strange sounds / rush of people (any 2)
iv. - would the plane take off with so many people, their luggage and
other cargo / whether it would crash under so much weight
- where they would sleep
- what they would eat (any 2)
v. the plane
vi. he had never seen such a grand place
vii. he did not know how to tie the seat belt
viii. scared when the plane took off / scared to see smoke coming out of plane /
afraid the plane was on fire. (any 2)
ix. simile / was filled with happiness, just like a child
2. PEER PRESSURE TOTAL MARKS - 12

Objective : To identify the main points of the text
2.1 Marking: 8 marks - 2 marks for each correct answer

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
Answers:
i. - changes our way of looking at life
- changes the way we lead our life
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ii. - to resist peer pressure
- to be our self and not follow others
iii. - can teach you the way of living
- can help you change for the better
- can bring about a positive change in you
- helps you analyse yourself
- contemplate on your way of life (any 2)
iv. - spends most time with friends

- imitates friends
- gets easily influenced by them (any 2)
v. - vulnerable and more susceptible to succumb to it

- spends most of their time with friends
- human tendency to follow crowd (any 2)
2.2 Fill in the blanks

Marking: 2 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer
(Attempt ANY TWO)
Answers:
i. following peers blindly / peer pressure
ii. teaching a better way of life / develop an ability to distinguish between the
good and the bad / a positive way of living life
iii. a positive change in one’s way of life
2.3 Vocabulary

(Attempt ANY TWO)
i. influenced
ii. distinction
iii. succumb
SECTION - B (WRITING & GRAMMAR)

TOTAL MARKS – 30
3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR – BAN ON CRACKERS MARKS - 8
Objective : To use the given input in a short sustained piece of writing
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Marking : Content – 4 marks
(The given information in the question paper to be
included)
Fluency - 2 marks
Accuracy- 2 marks
Format - includes address, date, addressee, subject,

salutation, closing
(Deduct a maximum of 1 mark for incorrect format)
Suggested Value Points:
ADVANTAGES
 reduction in air pollution – healthy life
 reduction in noise pollution
 reduction in land pollution
 eliminates child labour
(any other relevant point)
DISADVANTAGES
 unemployment
OR
ARTICLE – INCREASING POPULATION IN THE CITIES

MARKS - 8
Objectives: To plan, organize and present ideas coherently
To write in a style appropriate for communicative
purposes
Marking: Content – 4 marks

(Format to be treated as part of content
No marks to be deducted for incorrect format)
Fluency – 2 marks
Accuracy – 2 marks

 The given information in the question paper to be included
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4. STORY WRITING MARKS - 10
Objective: To plan, organize and present ideas coherently
Marking: Title – 1 mark

Relevance of content + creativity – 5 marks
Fluency – 2 marks
Story completed in any suitable way using the hints provided
5. GAP FILLING MARKS - 4
Objective: To use grammatical items correctly
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
Answers :
A. (ii) be
B. (iii) greatest
C. (i) have
D. (iv) for
E. (i) give
6. OMISSION MARKS – 4
Objective : To use grammatical items correctly
Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
NOTE: ½ A MARK FOR IDENTIFYING THE MISSING WORD
½ A MARK FOR IDENTIFYING PLACEMENT (i.e the word before
and the word after the missing word)
Answers
Word Before Missing Word Word After
(a) match against/with Pakistani
(b) won the toss
(c) chose to field
(d) wickets in no
(e) tried its level
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7. REARRANGEMENT OF WORDS MARKS - 4
Objectives : To reorder words / phrases to write grammatically accurate

sentences
To test their knowledge of syntax
Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
For a partially correct answer, no marks are to be allotted.
Answers:
i. It was a dark, scary and stormy night
It was a scary, dark, and stormy night
It was a stormy, dark and scary night.
It was a stormy, scary and dark night. (any 1)
(No marks to be deducted if there is no comma)
ii. The visibility was too poor to drive on the road.
iii. A fallen tree was obstructing the way.
iv. The driver needed to be very careful.
v. Only an experienced driver would succeed.
SECTION - C (LITERATURE)
TOTAL MARKS 30
General Instructions: This section is meant to test the student’s familiarity with and
appreciation of the set texts. However, if the expression prevents clear
communication, ½ a mark may be deducted.
8. Objective: To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference,

interpretation and comprehension.
DRAMA – JULIUS CAESAR MARKS - 4
Answers:
a) Caesar / Julius Caesar
b) Metellus Cimber
c) asking him to pardon his brother, Publius Cimber / asking him to pardon
his brother / asking him to revoke the order of banishment of his brother /
asking him to revoke the order of banishment of his brother, Publius
Cimber
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d) sticks to laws and rules / doesn’t like flatterers / arrogant / superior
attitude / condescending
OR
PROSE - THE LETTER MARKS - 4
Answers:
a) the clerk, Lakshmi Das / Lakshmi Das / the clerk
b) 5 gold coins / gold coins
c) he was going to die soon so money would be of no use to him
d) religious / God fearing / had faith that his daughter would write
9. Answer any four TOTAL MARKS (2x4=8)
Objective: To test the ability to infer and evaluate
Marking: 2 marks for each correct answer

Content – 1 mark
Expression – 1 mark
i) PROSE – THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA MARKS - 2
Value Points:
 had self-respect / self-esteem
 did not want anyone’s help or sympathy
(any 1 or any other appropriate answer)
ii) PROSE – SHADY PLOT MARKS – 2
Value Points:
 it had nearly ruined his marital life
 wanted Helen’s help so was fulfilling her condition of stopping people from
using the Ouija Board
iii) POETRY – FROG AND THE NIGHTINGALE MARKS - 2
Value Points:
 lost her freedom, originality, creativity under frog’s domination
 unhappy and depressed
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 lost self-confidence
 became physically exhausted – sleep deprived, tired, voice became hoarse
iv) POETRY – ANCIENT MARINER MARKS - 2
Value Points:
 regarded it as a messenger of God
 it brought hope of life
 with its arrival, icebergs split /weather cleared
 enabled them to get out of the South Pole
v) MRS. PACKLETIDE’S TIGER MARKS – 2
Value Points:
 aware that Mrs. Packletide had killed a goat instead of the tiger
 took advantage and blackmailed her
 got an expensive cottage
10. Answer any one in 100 – 120 words TOTAL MARKS - 8
Objective : To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able to

make an analysis of events and characters

Expression – 4 marks
DRAMA - DEAR DEPARTED
Value Points:
 both love father for his money
 both consider him a burden – they don’t want to keep him / keep pushing
him
on to each other
 both show no grief at death – have tea, talk of obituary instead of paying
their respect to their father
 Amelia doesn’t send for doctor – declares him dead
 Amelia steals his bureau, clock, slippers
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 Elizabeth claims his gold watch was promised to her son
 both are not really happy to see him alive
 when he says he will change his will giving everything to the person he is
living with – both want to keep him
(any 4 or any other relevant point)
OR
PROSE - VIRTUALLY TRUE
Value Points:
 good Samaritan – helps a stranger
 doesn’t give up – keeps trying to rescue him
 plays 4 games to help rescue him
LONG READING TEXT (NOVELS)
11. Answer any one of the following TOTAL MARKS - 10
Objective: To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able

to make an analysis of events and characters.
Marking: Content: 5 marks

Expression: 5 marks
ANNE’S OPINION OF THE ADULTS
Value Points:
 critical of all adults
 thought they were always criticizing her
 thought they were always telling her what to do
 always compared her to her sister and told her to be more like her
 had set opinions, so were always clashing with each other
OR
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EDITH FRANK
Value Points:
 Anne rarely mentions mother’s positive traits – talks about her only when
she causes Anne anger or frustration
 tumultuous relationship with Anne - no closeness - very little sympathy
or kind words in earlier entries
 mother wants to inculcate good moral values and disciplined behavior in
her daughters
 Anne refers to her as being cold, uncaring, sentimental & critical - does
not know how to show love to her children
 her attitude towards Anne is immature and critical
 always compares Anne to her sister
 causes jealousy in Anne as she scolds her over petty issues but praises
her sister, Margot
 disappointment to Anne, who would prefer her to be more affectionate
and accepting
 She is hurt by Anne’s indifference towards her.
 Tension in the Annexe causes her a lot of strain.
 a peacemaker - the voice of reason during adult fights in the Annexe
OR
HELEN’S INTERACTION WITH DR. BELL
Value Points:
 Helen was touched by his tenderness and understanding.
 she was touched by his efforts to communicate with her through sign
language.
 He was instrumental in bringing Anne Sullivan into her life.
 accompanied her to World’s Fair in 1892 – described objects of interest
– helped her understand working of telegraphic system
 expanded her horizon –in the world of science as well as everyday,
practical world.
 responsible for her progress and development
OR
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CHARACTER SKETCH OF ANNE SULLIVAN
Value Points:
 Helen’s mentor, guide, teacher, confidante and friend
 motivated her
 Her love, patience, perseverance and willingness touched Helen.
 helped her appreciate nature – where every leaf hid a lesson and every
river told a story
 Her unorthodox and creative methodology helped Helen see the world as
a learning opportunity.
 found new ways to bring the world within her reach
 Her encouragement enabled Helen to dream of going to college.
 can truly be called ‘The Miracle Worker’ as she transformed her dark and
silent world into one where she could be a normal person
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(Attempt ANY EIGHT)
Answers:
written on it
v. the plane


(Attempt ANY FOUR)
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Answers:
- imitates friends

(Attempt ANY TWO)
Answers:
2.3 Vocabulary

(Attempt ANY TWO)
i. influenced
ii. distinction
iii. succumb

TOTAL MARKS – 30
3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR – LOUD MUSIC IN AUTOS MARKS - 8
Objective: To use the given input in a short sustained piece of writing

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(The given information in the question paper to be included)
Fluency - 2 marks
Accuracy- 2 marks
Format - includes address, date, addressee, subject, salutation, closing

PROBLEM
 Autos playing loud music – dangerous for all
EFFECTS
 noise pollution
 concentration diverted / driver distracted
 jarring to ears
 increase in accidents
SUGGESTIONS
 create public awareness
 extra vigilant police
 heavy fines to be imposed
 license revoked for repeat offenders
OR
ARTICLE – GENDER EQUALITY MARKS - 8

purposes

Fluency – 2 marks
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 equality - important for progress
 right to education for all
 right to job opportunities for all
 emancipation of women
 development and progress of society / nation
 balanced society

Fluency – 2 marks

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
1. (iii) from
2. (ii) looked
3. (i) the
4. (ii) for
5. (iv) turned
6. EDITING MARKS – 4

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
NOTE: ½ A MARK FOR IDENTIFYING THE ERROR
½ A MARK FOR THE CORRECTION
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Answers
Error Correction
(a) stands stood
(b) on at
(c) A The
(d) whom this / which
(e) for to
Objectives: To reorder words / phrases to write grammatically accurate

sentences

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
Answers:
TOTAL MARKS 30

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DRAMA – JULIUS CAESAR MARKS – 4
Answers:
b) Metellus Cimber
Cimber
OR
PROSE - THE LETTER MARKS – 4
Answers:
e) the clerk, Lakshmi Das / Lakshmi Das / the clerk
f) 5 gold coins / gold coins
g) he was going to die soon so money would be of no use to him
h) religious / God fearing / had faith that his daughter would write

Content – 1 mark

Value Points:
ii) PROSE – SHADY PLOT MARKS - 2
Value Points:
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Value Points:
Value Points:
Value Points:


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Value Points:
 both consider him a burden – they don’t want to keep him / keep pushing him
on to each other
 both show no grief at death – have tea, talk of obituary instead of paying their
respect to their father
OR
Value Points:
 plays 4 games to rescue him


Expression: 5 marks

Value Points:
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OR
EDITH FRANK
Value Points:
her daughters
 Her attitude towards Anne is immature and critical.
her sister, Margot
and accepting
 Tension in the Annexe causes her a lot of strain.
OR
Value Points:
 She was touched by his efforts to communicate with her through sign
language.
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 expanded her horizon – in the world of science as well as everyday,
practical world.
OR

Value Points:
 Helen’s mentor, guide, teacher, confidant and friend
 motivated her
river told a story
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(Attempt ANY EIGHT)
Answers:
written on it
v. the plane


(Attempt ANY FOUR)
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Answers:

- imitates friends


(Attempt ANY TWO)
Answers:
2.3 Vocabulary

(Attempt ANY TWO)
i. influenced
ii. distinction
iii. succumb
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TOTAL MARKS – 30
3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR – OUTDOOR GYMS MARKS - 8
Objective: To use the given input in a short sustained piece of writing

(The given information in the question paper to be included)
Fluency - 2 marks
Accuracy- 2 marks
Format - includes address, date, addressee, subject, salutation, closing

 No outdoor gym inspite of repeated requests
 Residents deprived of facility
 Will benefit residents of all age groups
 Important for healthy lifestyle
 Healthy citizens, healthy nation
 Request authorities to look into the matter and expedite
OR
ARTICLE – ROLE OF ADVERTISEMENTS MARKS - 8

purposes

Fluency – 2 marks

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Positives:
 create awareness
 important source of information
 enable consumers to make choices
Negatives:
 too many advertisements tend to confuse people
 could be misleading
 influence children causing unhealthy competition
 cause a burden on parents due to increasing demands
 lead to unnecessary expenditure

Fluency – 2 marks

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
1. (iv) to
2. (ii) a
3. (iii) had
4. (i) between
5. (iii) sprung
6. EDITING MARKS – 4

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
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NOTE: ½ A MARK FOR IDENTIFYING THE ERROR
½ A MARK FOR THE CORRECTION
Answers
Error Correction
(a) is was
(b) an a
(c) has had
(d) over on
(e) will would
Objectives: To reorder words / phrases to write grammatically accurate

sentences

(Attempt ANY FOUR)
Answers:
TOTAL MARKS 30

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DRAMA – JULIUS CAESAR MARKS - 4

Answers:
b) Metellus Cimber
Cimber
OR
PROSE - THE LETTER MARKS - 4
Answers:
i) the clerk, Lakshmi Das / Lakshmi Das / the clerk
j) 5 gold coins / gold coins
k) he was going to die soon so money would be of no use to him
l) religious / God fearing / had faith that his daughter would write

Content – 1 mark
Value Points:
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ii) PROSE – SHADY PLOT MARKS - 2
Value Points:
Value Points:
Value Points:
Value Points:

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Value Points:
 both consider him a burden – they don’t want to keep him / keep pushing him
on to each other
 both show no grief at death – have tea, talk of obituary instead of paying their
respect to their father
OR
Value Points:
 plays 4 games to rescue him


Expression: 5 marks
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Value Points:
OR
EDITH FRANK
Value Points:
her daughters
 Her attitude towards Anne is immature and critical.
her sister, Margot
and accepting
 Tension in the Annexe caused her a lot of strain.
OR

Value Points:
 She was touched by his efforts to communicate with her through sign
language.
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 expanded her horizon – in the world of science as well as everyday,
practical world.
OR

Value Points:
 Helen’s mentor, guide, teacher, confidant and friend
 motivated her
river told a story
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MARKING SCHEME : ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE

QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1

SECTION - A (READING) 20 MARKS

Objective: To identify the main points of a text

Marking: 8 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer

2. PEER PRESSURE TOTAL MARKS - 12

2.1 Marking: 8 marks - 2 marks for each correct answer

iv. - spends most time with friends

v. - vulnerable and more susceptible to succumb to it

2.2 Fill in the blanks

Marking: 2 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer

SECTION - B (WRITING & GRAMMAR)

3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR – BAN ON CRACKERS MARKS - 8

Objective : To use the given input in a short sustained piece of writing

Format - includes address, date, addressee, subject,

ARTICLE – INCREASING POPULATION IN THE CITIES

Marking: Content – 4 marks

Suggested Value Points:

Objective: To plan, organize and present ideas coherently

Marking: Title – 1 mark

Story completed in any suitable way using the hints provided

5. GAP FILLING MARKS - 4

Objective: To use grammatical items correctly

Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer

Objective : To use grammatical items correctly

Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer

Objectives : To reorder words / phrases to write grammatically accurate

Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer

8. Objective: To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference,

Marking: 4 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer

DRAMA – JULIUS CAESAR MARKS - 4

PROSE - THE LETTER MARKS - 4

9. Answer any four TOTAL MARKS (2x4=8)

Objective: To test the ability to infer and evaluate

Marking: 2 marks for each correct answer

i) PROSE – THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA MARKS - 2

ii) PROSE – SHADY PLOT MARKS – 2

iii) POETRY – FROG AND THE NIGHTINGALE MARKS - 2

iv) POETRY – ANCIENT MARINER MARKS - 2

v) MRS. PACKLETIDE’S TIGER MARKS – 2

10. Answer any one in 100 – 120 words TOTAL MARKS - 8

Objective : To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able to

Marking: Content – 4 marks

DRAMA - DEAR DEPARTED

PROSE - VIRTUALLY TRUE

LONG READING TEXT (NOVELS)

11. Answer any one of the following TOTAL MARKS - 10

Objective: To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able

Marking: Content: 5 marks

ANNE’S OPINION OF THE ADULTS

HELEN’S INTERACTION WITH DR. BELL

SECTION - A (READING) 20 MARKS

Objective: To identify the main points of a text

Marking: 8 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer

2. PEER PRESSURE TOTAL MARKS - 12

2.1 Marking: 8 marks - 2 marks for each correct answer

2.2 Fill in the blanks

Marking: 2 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer

SECTION - B (WRITING & GRAMMAR)

3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR – LOUD MUSIC IN AUTOS MARKS - 8

Objective: To use the given input in a short sustained piece of writing

Format - includes address, date, addressee, subject, salutation, closing

Objectives: To plan, organize and present ideas coherently